I can't say for sure he's starting, but more than enough people around the NYG are liking what they've seen from Manning in practice that they would be stunned if he doesn't play on Sunday.
One person familiar with the team's plans for Sunday also said not to rule out Lorenzen starting and Eli backing up, ready to jump in if J-Lo can't get it done. If J-Lo can get it done, then Manning gets a week of rest. Seems like a smart move to me.
And Osi Umenyiora listed as probable has to be a pleasant surprise, considering we all (myself included) thought and heard he was out for a significant length of time.
The rest of the final injury report:
Out -- Jacobs, Tyree
Doubtful -- Dockery
Questionable -- Manning, Tynes, Wilkinson, DeOssie (back)
Probable -- Umenyiora, Wilson (quad)
DeOssie's back locked up on him last night... This team is scary at long-snapper. Grey Ruegamer's the guy in case DeOssie can't go.
And, lastly, a classic quote from Plaxico Burress regarding the number of injuries: "Hey, man, what do you want me to say? This ain't badminton."
As for all the strong reactions to the latest list, I welcome all of it... And remember, it's 98% Giants around here. We always get back to the football.
As to some recent questions in the comments...
-- Only change you should expect to see in the defense is Sam Madison for R.W. McQuarters. Aaron Ross is still a work in progress, folks. Doesn't matter how old he is.
Comments (2)
ARTHUR!!,
Im the one who asked about the CBs. Aaron Ross is only going to develop if he plays. PLAIN and SIMPLE! You have to play the 20th overall pick.
and its not even that. Mcquarters SUCKS!!! HE STINKS!!
HES WASHED UP!!! HEs TERRIBLE!! HES 30!!! HE HAS NO UPSIDE!!!
so why put him ahead of Ross's development?? ARTHUR you are acting like the Giants have something to lose. THEIR SECONDARY STINKS!! SO play him at nickel
Madison - Webster - Ross - RW. thats how it should be!
Jonathon, stop using caps and excitement marks.
Makes your look... queerish.